This boy's miyamairi kimono features a magnificent white falcon in mid-flight, its wings dramatically spread as it soars against a stylized representation of Mount Fuji, Japan's most sacred peak. The design employs the classical Japanese aesthetic principle of asymmetrical balance, with the bird positioned dynamically across the garment's center while Mount Fuji anchors the composition in the background. The color palette is both elegant and symbolic, utilizing a striking contrast between the dark upper portion representing the night sky, adorned with three circular mon (family crests), and the lighter middle section that transitions into turbulent blue-green waves below.
The artistic execution demonstrates the masterful yuzen-dyeing technique, evident in the subtle gradations and precise control of color application, particularly visible in the rendering of the falcon's detailed plumage and the rhythmic wave patterns. The waves themselves echo the iconic style popularized during the Edo period, reminiscent of Hokusai's "Great Wave," though rendered here with a more refined, aristocratic sensibility appropriate for ceremonial wear. Symbolically, this imagery is deeply auspicious for a young boy's blessing ceremony: the falcon represents strength, nobility, and keen vision—qualities hoped for in the child's future—while Mount Fuji embodies permanence, spiritual power, and Japan's cultural identity. The combination of these motifs with the formal black base of the kimono creates a garment that is both a work of art and a vessel for cultural transmission, embodying the Japanese aesthetic values of seasonal awareness, natural harmony, and the integration of spiritual symbolism into daily life.
Some minor staining appears on certain background areas. It measures 33 inches (84 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 39 inches (99 cm) in height.